Typographical machine.



J. R. ROGERS.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLIGATION FILED JAN. 15,-1914.

L l 15, 1 1 1L Patented 0ct.27,1914.

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J. R. ROGERS.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 15, 1914.

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J. R. ROGERS.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JAN.15,1914.

L1 1 5,1 l 1 Patented 0013.27, 1914.

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3 MW wtoz UNITED STATES PATENT OFFIGE.

JOHN R. ROGERS, 0F BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR TO MERGENTHALER LINO- TYPE COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 2'7, 1914.

Application filed January 15, 1914. Serial No. 812,180.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN R. Roenns, a citizen of the United States, residin at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and tate of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Typographical Machines, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

My invention relates to typo raphical machines, such as are illustrate for instance in United States Letters Patent to O. Mergenthaler, No. 436,532, wherein the matrices are stored in channeled magazines,

and are released therefrom by suitable escapements through the manipulation of connected keyboard devices, whereby they are delivered to assembling means and thence in turn pass into the assembler.

As is Well-known to those skilled in the art, the various matrices in a font are delivered to different extents, due to the fact that certain letters are more frequently employed than others. For instance, the letter e is used more than any other letter in the alphabet, and therefore it results that a single channel does not always contain an adequate supply of such matrices. This is similarly true, although to a less extent, with other letters like t, a, o, i, etc, and the diiiiculty is particularly accentuated in machines equipped with short magazines. Accordingly, it has been customary, in the case of such frequently employed matrices, to storethem in a lurality of channels in the magazine, an so arrange the escapement operating means that the selecting devices are mechanically shifted from one to another, the shifting means being under the control of some periodically operated part, so that the change is made automatically and does not require the attention of the operator.

It has been the usual practice, Where a plurality of channels is employed to contain the same character, to arrange these channels in contiguity to each other, and in such manner that the shifting of the escapement operating means may be secured by simply moving one of the actuating members into relation to the appropriate parts of the neighboring channel. It also becomes de-.

sirable to employ such shifting means in connection with non-contiguous channels, and even where they are located at a con- :SldOliLblB distance from each other. In my previous application for Letters Patent, No. 642,295, filed August 4, 1911, I have shown a construction to accomplish this result, wherein the operating means were arranged .to engage one escapement actuating device directly, and to act upon a remote escapement actuating device indirectly through suitable connections. In the present instance, I employ broadly a shiftable connection between the escapement actuating devices, and automatic means for making andbreaking the connection alternately.

In the accompanying drawin I have shown my invention in preferre form and by way of example, and as applied to the ordinary linotype keyboard mechanism, but obviously many changes and variations may be made therein, and in its mode of application, which will still be comprised within its spirit. Generally speaking, I desire it to be understood that I do not limit myself to any specific form or embodiment, except in so far as such limitations are specified in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 is a rear perspective view of the assembler, keyboard mechanism, etc.,having my invention applied thereto; Fig. 2 is a rear elevation thereof; Fig. 3 is a sectional detail of the key bar, connections, etc.; Fig. 4 is a similar view showing the parts in different position; Fig. 5 is a sectional detail on the line 55 of Fig. 3; and Figs. 6 and 7 are diagrammatic sectional Views on the line 6(3 of F ig. 3, illustrating different adjustments of the connections.

Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, the matrices X are stored in the channeled magazine A, and their release therefrom is controlled by the escapements A through the manipulation of the keys B, the matrices being delivered in the usual manner to the assembler A In the present instance are illustrated only those actuating devices which pertain to the channels containing the duplicated characters. reeds C are employed for the actuation of the escapements of four channels in one Thus, the series of' part of the magazine, and the series of reeds D in connection with the escapements of four corresponding channels containing duplicate matrices in a non-contiguous portion of the magazine. In order to effect the alternate actuation of a reed C and of a distant' reed D, I have provided mechanism which constitutes the subject matter of my present invention. ably arranged and located to permit their engagement by the reeds E disposed beneath them, as indicated in Fig. 1. When the parts occupy their normal position,'the reciprocation of a reed E by the cam-yoke E effects the actuation of the corresponding reed G. The cam yokes E are or may be of any desired form, such for instance as are employed in the Well-known keyboard mechanism of the commercial linotype machine, as further indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 1. The reeds D, which actuate the remote escapements, are integral and continuous and are reciprocated directly by their cam-yokes.

The upper portions of the reeds E pass through and are controlled by the laterally movable slide F, so that in one position of the slide (see Fig. 1)' they are in operative relation to the reeds C, and in its other position, (Fig. 2) they occupy a non-engaging and intermediate relation to the reeds C. Connected to the slide F is the shift lever F the other end of which contacts with the cam F which is periodically rotated by the ratchet F pawl lever F and link F connected to the assembler elevating means. These parts are somewhat similar to those disclosed for an analogous purpose in U. S. Letters Patent to O. Mergenthaler, No. 658,740, except that in the resent instance, while the movement 0 the slide in one direction effects the operative engagement of the parts, its reverse movement breaks all operative connection, so that the reeds C will not be actuated during the composition of the next line, but the proper matrices will be. delivered by the operation of the same keys from the corresponding non-contiguous channels, through connections which will next be described.

The manual operation of each key B effects the elevation of the connected bar G- and the tripping of the corresponding camyoke, all in the customary manner; and when the reeds C are out of action, the operation of the key and the elevation of the bar effects the elevation of another bar G controlling the escapement of the corresponding non-contiguous channel, this being efi'ected by a shiftable connection H. The connection H is preferably box-like and symmetrical in form, so as to balance it properly and at the same time to permit the nesting of a number of them, one within another, as clearly shown in the drawings.

Thereeds C are suit- The first, third, fifth, etc, frames H are each provided at their opposite ends with projecting arms J located beneath the pivotal point of the frames, and the second, fourth, sixth, etc., frames H with two projecting arms J located above their pivotal point. The nested frames H are mounted upon a longitudinal rod H and are capable 0 two movements, one a pivotal movement about the rod, when the projecting arms cooperate with the bars G and G and the other a longitudinal movement, whereby the connection between th bars G and G is controlled. This latter or longitudinal movement is effected automatically by a link H connecting the rod with the shift lever F so that when the slide F moves the reeds E into operative relation to the reeds C (Fig. 1), the frames will be moved in the opposite direction to disconnect the bars G andG; and when the slide F is moved to disconnect the reeds E from the reeds C (Fig. 2), the frames H will be moved in the opposite direction to connect the bars G and G As best shown in Figs. 3, 4, 6 and 7, the bars G are each formed with a plurality of notches which are engaged by the arms J and J on the frames H. For instance, the second and fourth (from the right) bars G are formed with upper elongated notches Gr for the arms J and beneath them with shorter notches G for the arms J while the intermediate bar G is formed with an upper small notch G3 for an arm J and with a lower elongated notch G for an arm J. The notches G are of such length as to allow lost motion, so that when the operating arms project into them, the bars may be raisedwithout effect upon theframes H; while the notches G closely engage the ends of the operating arms so that the movement of the bars rocks the frames. The corre sponding bars G are each formed with two notches G the upper ones adapted to receive the remote arms J and the lower ones to receive the remote arms J. I

Fig. 6 indicates the condition of the parts shown in Fig. 2, when the reeds E are out of relation to the reeds C, and consequently it is necessary that the operation of a key B shall actuate the escapement of a different channel. It will be noted that at this time the arms J and J are all engaged by the smaller notches G of the bars G, in such manner that the elevation of any one of the bars will effect the elevation ofthe corresponding bar G the scheme of connection being indicated by dotted lines.

Fig. 7 indicates the condition of the parts shown in Fig. 1, when the reeds E have been moved into relation to the reeds C, and simultaneously the frames H have been shifted laterally in the opposite direction. at which time the ends of the arms J and J have been moved out of the smaller notches Gr into the elongated notches G in the adj acent bars. In this condition of the arts, and due to the lost motion already re erred to, the bars G may be raised by the keys B without effect upon the frames H and bars G and through the direct operation of the reeds E, the matrices will be released from the original channels. It should be noted that the elongated formation of the notches G permits the independent elevation of the bars G by their own finger keys B, due to the lost motion thus secured. In other words, the bars G may be elevated directly in the usual manner, or indirectly by the actuation of the bars G.

As previously stated, I have shown my invention only in preferred form and by way of example, and as applied to a specific style of mechanism, but obviously many alterations and modifications therein, and in its mode of adaptation, will suggest themselves to those skilled in the art, without departure from its sco e.

Having tlihs described my invention, its construction and mode of operation, what I claim and desire to secure b Letters Patent of the United States, is as ollows:

1. In a typographical machine, the combination of two escapement actuating devices, connecting means therebetween whereby the operation of one will effect the operation of the other, and periodically and automatically operated means for alternately rendering said means active and inactive.

2. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of escapement actuating devices, a second corresponding plurality of actuating devices, connecting means between the devices of the two pluralities whereby the operation of those 0' one plurality will effect the conjoint operation of those of the other plurality and periodically and automatically 0 eratecl means for alternately making an breaking the connections.

3. In a typographical machine, the combination of a periodically and automatically operated part, two escapement actuating devices, and means operated by the movement of said part for alternately connecting and disconnecting said devices to and from each other whereby the operation of one will effect the conjoint operation of the other.

4. In a typogra hical machine, the combination of a movzfiole assembler, a plurality of escapement actuating devices, a second corresponding plurality of actuating devices, and means operated by the movement of the assembler for alternately connecting and disconnecting the devices of the said pluralities to and from each other whereby they will be operated con'ointly or independently according to w ether they are connected or disconnected.

5. In a typographical machine, the combination of two escapements, two actuating devices therefor, and automatic means for alternately connecting and disconnecting the two devices, and for simultaneously moving one of them out of and into operative relation to its corresponding escapement.

6. In a typogra hical machine, the combination of a plura ity of escapcments, a corresponding plurality of actuating devices movable into and out of operative relation thereto, a second plurality of escapement actuating devices connected to those of the first plurality, and automatic means whereby the movement of the first actuating devices out of and into operative relation will simultaneously make and break their connection with the second actuating devices.

7. In a typographical machine, the combination of two escapement actuating devices, a movable member for connecting them together so that the operation of one will effect the conjoint operation of the other, and periodically and automatically operated means for moving said member into and out of connecting position alternately.

8. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plum ity of escapement actuating devices, a second corresponding plurality of actuating devices, movable members for connecting the devices of the two pluralities so that the operation of those of one plurality will effect the conjoint operation of those of the other lurality, and periodically and automatical y operated means for simultaneously moving said inembers into and out of connecting osition alternately.

9. In a typographical machine, the com bination of the lurality of escapement actuating devices the second corresponding plurality of actuating devices G the frames II for connecting the devices of the two pluralities, and the longitudinally movable shaft unon which the frames are mounted.

10. In a typographical machine, the combination of two escapement actuating de vices G and G, and theframe H mounted independentl' of the actuating devices for connecting t em together so that they will be operated conjointly, the said frame being movable laterally into and out of connecting relation to said actuating devices.

11. In a, ty ographical machine, the combination of t e lurality of escapement actuating devices the second corresponding plurality of devices G the frames H for connecting said devices, and the supporting shaft H upon which said frames are pivotally mounted.

12. In a typographical machine, the combination of the lurality of escapement actuating devices the second corresponding plurality of devices G the frames H for In testimonv whereof I have afiixed my connecting said divices; andfthe supporting signature in presence of two witnesses. shaft H upon W ich said rames are piv- I otally mounted, together with means for JOHN ROGERS moving the shaft longitudinally to shift the Witnesses:

frames into and out of connecting relation DAVID S. KENNEDY,

to said actuating devices. MARY BRANDT. 

